Well, got 18miles out of the new car, then at 60mph, the engine went bang......:cry:

 

Funny thing is, it didn't even sound like the bottom end, first it lost power, then there was a strange crunch noise, followed by smooth running for about 10seconds, no Check engine light, then a very load crunching noise, followed by locking of the engine loads of smoke and a trail of oil up the road.

 

First time id driven it as well as i was on my way to the MOT.

 

I think its the big end gone due to the fact the oil pan has a hole in it, what type of damage will i be looking at, luckily (depending how you look at it) i was slowing down to pull over after id heard the first crunch, so had my foot on the clutch. i cant afford a new engine after just paying for the car, also i have new one on the way due soon. i have about £350ish to play with, do i cut my loses and sell it as a rolling shell, or is it worth trying to fix it my self?

 

Really gutted to be honest, i knew it needed some attention, but it really didn't sound like it was Knocking, just tapping...

 

Nice intro to the world of the Z though.

Exactly what you just said mate.........you subscribe for your 20quid and your going to get an engine at 150, so your going to save yourself about 200 for the sake of 20quid, and you get the goodies again and a nice keyring:D!

Plus what i find the most important thing is.............the help of everybody on any problems with your car, worth 20quid any day of the week!!

You really did buy the wrong car! These cars are NOT budget sports cars. :)

You really did buy the wrong car! These cars are NOT budget sports cars. :)

 

I know its not a budget car as I've wanted one for a long time now, already had all the "how can you afford to run it" lines from everyone i know, well to them i say ^&$% off. and I've already stated cash is tight at the moment due to 2 reasons, getting the car in the first place (only got it last week and i had to collect it from the outer Hebrides), and a new baby due in 8 weeks. after that, we are fine for sorting this thing out, only problem is, we were hoping to at least having it up and running by the end of the month due to what we were told and the viewing of the car.

 

This wasn't something that we expected, yes we knew there would be some engine work involved but not a BLOWN engine after just 18miles. a running badly engine we were prepared for, an dead engine, well i may as well of just saved the cash in going to collect it and bought the rolling shell for £400 off eBay that was 450miles closer.

 

Si, im not having a dig, It just gets annoying when people assume that i got into this sort of thing with my eyes fully closed, might of been partially closed lol, due to the fact we had a helping video and the sound from that vid didn't sound like big ends on the way out, and apart from stripping the engine out, there was just no way to tell that it was going to go bang.

 

I did ask on here what the tapping could be, as at the time that's exactly what it was, tapping, not hammering on metal sound, or hammer on a dust bin sound, like most con rod failures do be for they go.

Anyone know if im allowed to buy from the for-sale section? as it does appear that CSAAB has an engine whole for sale, i just don't want to break any forum rules :cry::Cry:

 

Hi mate registered users are not allowed to post in the for sale section or start a thread sorry you would need to subscribe to get to that area

 

this differs slightly for group buy and cars for sale

Hi mate registered users are not allowed to post in the for sale section or start a thread sorry you would need to subscribe to get to that area

 

this differs slightly for group buy and cars for sale

 

Thank you for clarifying that. i thought so that's why i didn't post and asked first.

I think the best thing is to try and get a second hand engine. At least put a deposit on it. Csaab has had that car for a long time and I am sure he'll hold the engine for you.

I think the best thing is to try and get a second hand engine. At least put a deposit on it. Csaab has had that car for a long time and I am sure he'll hold the engine for you.

 

Funny thing is Si, i wanted a project car, I've spent all me cash on things Ive wanted, and just wanted a car to work on, got bored of my old one not going wrong lol

 

There were closer and nicer / mechanically sound Zed cars, around the price i had in my pocket and we could of taken the easy way out, but then it just wouldn't of had that "personal" touch to it, im sure you understand that one, after all you have spent quite a bit on getting your Zed just how you want it.

 

And im sure you also understand, that there is no point in owning a car like the Z with out knowing at least what everything does / where it all goes and how (in the event that something goes horribly wrong) to fix it. getting to know the car by fixing it always seems a lot more fulfilling to me, than just going out and getting a car that everything is already done on.

 

I just didn't expect to be getting to grips with a total engine failure, lol i half expected something to go wrong due to said tapping, just not THAT wrong, oh well, i don't blame the guy who sold it, at the end of the day, car buying is a bit of Russian roulette as it is. had the head gasket go on my old Golf Mk2 GTI after 2 weeks of owning it, fixed it me self had never fixed a head gasket before in me life up until that point lol. first time i turned the key it didn't fire after putting it back together, got a tow start fired up first time, and continued there after, timing was spot on too.

 

Well, think i shall be having to sub then, no point beating around the bush so to speak, and claim me an engine lol.

i scrapped a NA engine few months back.

 

sorry, know thats not the news you wanted, but i mean i dont think they are worth a lot, or theres not a lot of demand for them,

 

so should be cheaper to get :)

Right, Wednesday this week for subscription, Wednesday next week an i got the cash for the engine, all i really need to know is, is it a sound engine from CSAAB. (Sorry to any mods about talking about it, just wanted to say the plan that's all as im not allowed to ask in the trading section)

 

Also, as the car is going to be sitting for a bit awaiting its transplant, a few things need sorting out, so first off, i noticed the Drivers side front lights come on, but aren't very bright compared to the passenger side fronts, also when i unplug the square bulb on that side, it kills both lights, were as the passenger side one, you unplug the square bulb, the main beam stays on. Im thinking its a duff earth or might even be a corroded connector, any hints as to the area i need to be looking?

 

And also, any one know why the Air blower doesn't kick out hot air from the front vents? and would it have something to do with the rear screen demister not working? on other cars this seems to be something to do with the ignition coil, but not sure on the ZX

Anyone know if im allowed to buy from the for-sale section? as it does appear that CSAAB has an engine whole for sale, i just don't want to break any forum rules :cry::Cry:

 

 

It appears to be on ebay now mate -

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-300zx-Engine-3-0-V6-Non-turbo_W0QQitemZ270468706868QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3ef930f234&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

It appears to be on ebay now mate -

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissan-300zx-Engine-3-0-V6-Non-turbo_W0QQitemZ270468706868QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3ef930f234&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

Oh well that's ball'sed it then, cant get the cash till next Wednesday, and the auction runs out in 4 days :cry:

have a word with the guy. He'll understand your serious and take it from there.

Oh well that's ball'sed it then, cant get the cash till next Wednesday, and the auction runs out in 4 days :cry:

 

Usually you get 3 days to cough up the cash from an ebay sale so it looks like you'll be in luck ;)

God cant wait till Wednesday so i can subscribe, this no PM function is killing me, and the car gets here sometime Tuesday. Ill PM him then, and just put that engine on my watch list.

 

Still really gutted mind you, owning the car for less then a week and have to replace the engine rather than hydraulic lifters / tappets

would cost you about 250 for new lifters anyways mate.

So if your doing th swop yourself you will be quids in.

would cost you about 250 for new lifters anyways mate.

So if your doing th swop yourself you will be quids in.

 

Well either way i do it, im going to be saving cash due to the price i got the insurance at lol, plan was, to basically strip the old engine out, and get Jeff at Zedworld to put my new engine in, phoned him this morning and left a message, just waiting on the phone call back so we can discus about what i want to do.

 

Still need to sort out where this bad earth on the drivers side headlight is before i would be able to take it for an MOT

 

List of problems on the car

 

Drivers side headlights not turning on properly, they light up, but nothing near as bright as the passenger side.

 

sticky handbrake button

 

Needs new front pads

 

Engine :(

 

Rust spot on drivers door needs sorting out (Si where did you get your respray from and how much?)

 

New spoiler due to the paint flaking off and water leaking into the boot

 

Heater not blowing out hot air (series 1 auto A/C control)

 

Rear screen demister not turning on

 

Replace passenger side internal panel due to some idiot cutting a speaker hole in it only to realise there is a wheel arch behind it

 

New dash due to someone cutting a speaker hole in it

 

Wiper arms either replaced or sanded down and resprayed

 

New rear light clusters due to small cracks from age

 

Replace steering wheel due to very badly warn

 

New front bumper due to having a crack in it.

 

All this is why i cant wait to get subbed too, as i can have my own journal then, want to do a lot of before and after photos, possibly some walkthroughs when i start fixing things, but one this is for sure, this car is not going to the scrappers.

Zeds eh?

I need to change the lifters om my old girl...

Thankfully my tapping goes away once warmed up.

 

Good luck with the Zed bud, i'v spent a wad on mine, just like everyone esle on here by the looks of it.

Well the fun begins soon as my car left the recovery center it was at, this morning at 9am, so just waiting on it arriving now, need to take a good look at the damage and see where this oil is coming from, but not holding out much hope.

YAY, some good news, was on fleabay earla and managed to secure me an engine, 50k miles on the car it came out of, will be picking it up in Wednesday next week.

 

Right anyone got a engine hoist i can borrow? and a spare few hands, as although i want to do it my self, this will be the first time Ive changed an engine, i know i said to Jeff that i wanted to take it to Zed world to do, but to be honest i want my car on the road and i think it will be a good learning experience, as long as i have some one there who's competent in doing it with me and can watch out so i don't f anything up. tea meal and biscuits are available.

 

Also, what fluids am i going to need, obviously the main ones are fresh engine oil + filter, coolant, ill be changing the cam belt as well before the new engine goes in.

 

What would be the idea height to get the car up to, to do the job, i got a 2 ton hydraulic jack with Axel stands and wheel chocks, so that should give us a bit of height. but not sure how much im going to need as the gear box needs to come out with it apparently.

 

I want to make sure im properly prapared before attempting this. other wise ill just have to wait until the end of November before i can pay for Jeff's talents to tackle it.